American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians of California Award
This award is presented to a graduate for academic excellence and commitment to family practice.
Criteria:
- Must be an ACOFP member
- Demonstrate community service
- Must be in the top 25% of your class
- Signed to an AOA-approved, California-based family practice residency
- Award
- Amount Varies
- Scopes
- COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
- Deadline
- 01/21/2020
- Supplemental Questions
- Are you a member of the ACOFP?
- In 300 words, describe your commitment to pursuing a career in Family Medicine. Discuss the experiences, values, relationships, or clinical encounters that have influenced your interest in the specialty and helped shape your understanding of the role of a Family Medicine physician. Describe what aspects of Family Medicine are particularly meaningful to you, such as continuity of care, preventive medicine, patient education, or caring for patients across different stages of life. Include specific examples that demonstrate your dedication to building trusting relationships with patients and supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Finally, discuss how you hope to apply your skills, experiences, and values as a future Family Medicine physician and the type of impact you hope to make in the communities you serve. (A 300-word essay is about 0.5 pages single-spaced or 1.3 pages double-spaced using standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins).
- Are you in the top 25% of your class?